Do you make resolutions? I'm one of those people who enjoys this process. Could you use some creative new year's resolutions to kick start your year?
There's something about fresh start that are so appealing to me. I usually begin the new year with a new journal (ah, all those empty pages that promise to reward me with new ideas and brilliant designs), sit down for a … [Read more...]

Snow Cream!
Have you heard of it?
My friend Jen at Paint Cut Paste has been talking my ear off about her favorite wintery dessert, a combination of snow and sweetened condensed milk, and I've been eager to try it for ages.
And then there's this gorgeous children's book, Maple Syrup Season, that has made eating syrup off the ground my 4-year old's winter-time fantasy. At … [Read more...]

"The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through."
-- Jackson Pollack, American Painter
String Art
Creating string art is a fun mix of art, creative thinking, and experimentation all rolled into one open-ended package.
If you've been following this blog for a while you'll know that when it comes to children's projects, my focus lies on the experience of … [Read more...]

Are you looking for a last-minute hands-on gift, or maybe an idea to bookmark for a cold winter day? I've been saving this Suminagashi kit for a quiet morning and it was a true winner with both my 2-year old and 4-year old.
The process of marbleizing paper encourages creative thinking, open-ended exploration with ink and water, and experimentation.
But first, maybe … [Read more...]

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Kids Crafts Ideas: DIY Fabric Ornaments
These sweet fabric ornaments teach children hand sewing techniques while building fine motor skills, and they don't demand that parents have a lot of fancy sewing skills … [Read more...]